Total Crime Rate
71.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025East Weare Road area has the 16th highest crime rate of 43 local areas in Portland , and the 274th highest crime rate of 1,293 local areas in Dorset .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around East Weare Road (DT5 1ET) in the last 12 months was 71.0 per 1,000 residents and was 6.6% lower than the Portland average (76.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 62.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 10.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 9.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around East Weare Road (DT5 1ET), the main crime hotspot is near East Weare Road. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 21 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Portland| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Amelia Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Verne Common Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harbour View Road | Under investigation |
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